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[dustofthedailylife]

A Gift For You

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Pairing: Alhaitham, Cyno, Heizou x (gn!) Reader

Summary: They plan to give you something for White Day (Info: White Day is the counterpart to Valentine's Day where you usually get the person who got you something, something in return.)

Tags: Fluff, best friends to lovers, pining, mild cursing, very slight angst for Heizou and Cyno at first but also not really, they have good intentions haha!

A/N: This is my White Day gift for @feeblescholarmyass! I hope you like it :3

ALHAITHAM

Two knocks on the door of your office snapped you out of your work-induced haze. 

You’ve been working non-stop on this project for the Akademiya for months now and have only been allowing yourself breaks to eat or sleep. Well, to be fair, sleep was negligible too, seeing as you only got around three hours of it per night for a couple of weeks now. 

What didn’t help was that you just couldn’t get a hold of a super rare edition of a book that was practically essential for this paper. However, the physical copy was lost to the void of the library as it was never returned. And since the Akasha terminal no longer worked you also couldn’t fall back on that.

“Come in.” you answer, rubbing your eyes quickly in a futile attempt to make yourself look less tired. But deep down you knew there was nothing that could hide the deep purple eye bags you’d been carrying around like a designer accessory the past couple of weeks.

You continued to read through one of the many books on your desk as the door was opened quietly and you heard long strides approach your desk.

“Are you seriously still working on this?” a familiar voice asked reprimandingly.

You looked up into the face of Alhaitham who looked down at you in a less than amused and almost accusatory way. You genuinely didn’t have time for this now, as much as you would rather spend every free minute you had with him instead.

“Well yes, I am. Things have been going slower than I had planned and the deadline is breathing down my neck.” you sighed burying your head into the book you had been skimming through prior. “What did you want?”

“You are going to take a break.” Alhaitham remarks. This wasn’t a plea, he was leaving no room for protest. He snatched the book out of your hand and placed it on a table out of your reach.

“Hey! Alhaitham! You can’t do that. I need to finish this.”

“Yes, I can. And I will.” he crossed his arms in front of his chest. “When was the last time you ate?”

Well, damn. There was nothing you could hide from him, was there? He always saw right through you. Always had. One of the perks of being friends with a genius, you thought to yourself. And your silence following his question seemed to confirm his suspicions once again.

“Come on. Let’s go to the Tavern, I’ll treat you to lunch.”

You knew there was no point in resisting so you tagged along and unsurprisingly as always, he was right. Getting out of your cramped office and breathing in some fresh air was balm for your soul.

You sat down outside of the Tavern, both ordering a meal and talking about some recent research you both were interested in. Well, it was mostly just you ranting about your project and the sheer stress the lack of one certain book was causing you, but he listened to everything attentively. 

You once again came to realize what an incredibly calming effect talking to him had on you. Despite how fast your heart started drumming inside of your chest every single time without fail. You suspected that he likely would never be interested in you beyond the friendly relationship you had with him and you didn’t mean to destroy what you both had by laying your feelings for him bare. So you simply kept them locked within your heart and simply basked in his presence whenever you could.

“Oh, since we’re on the topic. I bought something the other day. This is for you.” Alhaitham suddenly pulled a book out of his bag and slid it across the table. You only had to glance at the cover briefly before you realized what it was and your eyes became as wide as saucers.

“Th-this is… the super rare copy of Ancient Nomad Language and Symbolism! How did you–?”

You were awestruck. You had no idea how he managed to get his hands on a copy. It was as if this book had vanished from the face of the earth. Aside from the fact that you could no longer buy it either or just for an extremely inflated price. How in the world did he get his hands on this?

“Let’s just say, I have my methods.” he replied with a hint of a smug smile painted across his lips.

“How much did you pay for this? I promise I’m going to pay it back–”

“No need.” he shook his head to deny your offer. “Consider it a gift.”

“Thank you. Thank you so much! You have no idea how happy this makes me.” you blurt out, almost brought to tears by this act of kindness. With this, your project was saved, and after so long you could finally see a light at the end of the tunnel.

“Well, in fact, I do. Considering that you didn’t shut up about this book for the better half of a month now and everyone you spoke to knew how much you wanted it.” he stated factually.

“Hey! No need to get all snarky with me now, when I just want to express my gratitude!” you chuckle and playfully roll your eyes, prompting him to smile smugly in a barely noticeable way once more.

“It was my pleasure. Besides, today is White Day, so it was only logical to get you something.” he remarks and he continued to drink his coffee entirely unbothered as if he didn’t just insinuate the most unbelievable thing you had ever heard. He surely misunderstood something here, right?

“Uhh–” you pause. “You know what this day is for right?”

“Naturally.”

You felt like your heart was about to jump right out of your chest any second. What did he mean naturally?! Was what you deemed impossible actually true and…

“Do you… like me?” you whisper, too scared and unable to speak any louder because it felt like all air had been knocked out of your lungs.

“Looks like you’ve finally caught on as well. I thought you’d never realize.”

“What do you mean?”

“Why do you think I repeatedly asked you out for lunch or dinner? Or why do you think I keep returning your books for you if you’re very capable of doing so yourself? Amongst other things.” he enumerated.

“Well yes, but that’s what friends do.” you retorted confusedly.

“Then let me spell it out for you.”

He put his cup down on the table and leaned forward. He stared deeply into your eyes before ushering three words you’ve always, deep down, longed to hear from his lips.

“I love you.”

CYNO

Three Matra ringing on your door at 10 in the morning was not what you had expected to see today, but here you were nonetheless. They had arrived just as you were about to head to the Akademiya for work but effectually canceled all plans you had made.

“Good morning?” you questioningly asked, raising an eyebrow at them. “Can I help you?”

“We would like to ask you to accompany us back to the Akademiya.”, they plainly stated, signaling you to follow them.

You quickly grabbed your keys and tracked behind them with unease pooling at the pit of your stomach and a violently beating heart. 

What could the Matra possibly want from you? Did you conduct some illegal research? Did someone turn you in for plagiarism to save their own skin? Or did it have something to do with academic funds? As far as you were aware, the answers to all of these questions were no.

You didn't commit any serious academic offense to your knowledge and never planned to do so in the first place. But being called in by the Matra always had something to do with that, so naturally, you had a very bad feeling about this and couldn’t help but desperately try to find the answer to it in your head before you’d arrive.

You knew your best and long-time friend Cyno, was the General Mahamatra but even he wouldn’t show mercy if you seriously screwed something up. You knew he didn’t take academic offenses lightly - it didn’t matter who it was who committed them. He dealt out punishment equally.

The way to the office seemed like it was taking forever and many people along the way to the Akademiya threw you pitiful glances and were whispering as you were escorted by the Matra.

Once you arrived at your destination you were led into the General Mahamatra’s office. The Matra who had escorted you were bowing their head down once before they left you and Cyno, who was standing behind his desk, alone.

“There you are!” he stated, sounding surprisingly cheerful. Well, at least compared to usual anyway. He certainly didn’t seem sinister or as if he was out for your head.

He walked around his desk and came to a halt just in front of you. You slightly twitched as he put one hand on your shoulder and looked right into your eyes. This entire situation was odd, to say the least.

What didn’t help was that the warmth that radiated off his hand on your shoulder was entirely distracting to you right now and made the blood rush to your cheeks and your heart skitter in your chest.

“U-uhhh…” you stammered, unsure what to say or do.

“Do you still remember the special animated Genius Invokation card of Tighnari you got me last month?”

What? Was something wrong with it?

“Uhm… yes, of course, I do.” you reply, uncertain as to where this was leading.

He nodded as his lips curved into a small smile. “Follow me.”

You trailed behind him out of the Akademiya and along the streets towards the outskirts of Sumeru city. You remained silent the entire way, intimidated and unsure about his intentions. You couldn’t help but wonder where he was taking you and whether he was intending to exercise his judgment where no one was able to bear witness to it.

He came to a halt next to a small, run-down house at the border of the city and leaned against the fence there, crossing his arms over his chest and gazing below himself. You cautiously came to a halt as well, making sure you maintained some distance from him.

“So… w-what did I do?” you carefully inquired.

“Well,” Cyno cleared his throat as if he was struggling to find the right words. He stepped a little closer to you once again, taking your slightly trembling hands in his. “You stole something.”

“What? I did n–”

“You stole my heart.” he interrupted both your words and ability to form clear thoughts.

You parted your lips with the intention to say something but every word seemed to have died in your throat. You knew he was one to often speak cryptically so you were uncertain about the true meaning behind his words.

“What?”

He took a deep breath as if he was preparing to say something impacting before pointing toward the fence he had been leaning on with a dead-serious face.

“I fence-y you!”

At this point, you couldn’t help but chuckle. The hilarity of this entire situation was unbelievable. Not only did he have you worried sick he also chose to confess to you after years of pining with some stupid pun.

“Did you seriously lead me here just because there is a fence here?”

“Curses. I feared you would not understand… see fence-y sounds like fancy which means I–”

You quickly pulled him in by his neck and pressed your lips softly against his, successfully stopping him from explaining his joke. The feeling of his lips on yours was something you had dreamed of for so long. When he slung his arms around your waist the endorphins rushing through your bloodstream made your head swim and you felt as if your heart was about to burst out of your chest. You wondered if he felt the same.

“That was supposed to be my gift to you,” he remarked with a smile, leaning his forehead against yours. “but you beat me to it.”

You playfully punched his chest with a chuckle. “Idiot. You have no idea how much you had me scared to death with this entire scheme of yours. I fence-y you, too”

“Allow me to make it up to you again. Do you like raisins?”

You questioningly raised an eyebrow at him, wondering what he was up to this time.

“No? How about a date, then?”

Someone seriously needed to remind you again why you fell for this guy.

HEIZOU

You were walking through the streets of Hanamizaka to run some errands when you bumped into your long-time friend aka. the best detective in town. Or maybe even in the entirety of Inazuma.

“Would you look who it is!” you perceived the familiar voice coming from your right.

You turned your head only to spot the familiar tuft of auburn locks and the pair of mischievous green eyes that always made their owner look like he was up to no good.

“Heizou!” you cheered, hugging him tightly.

“It’s a good thing I run into you actually. I’m onto something and you’re just the person who could help me out.” he remarked.

“Oh, is that so?” you asked stemming your hands on your hips proudly, raising an eyebrow at him.

“Indeed.”

“So, what do you need from me, Mr. Detective?” you tease.

“Alright. So, as you may or may not know it’s White Day. I’m looking for a present for someone since I’m going on a date, and I want to get something for them.” he explained. 

You had to try your hardest to not drop your smile. It almost faltered just now, but you couldn’t let your disappointment show. He didn’t know you had feelings for him, so to him, you were still nothing more than his best friend. Obviously, he would come to you with something like this. It’s also on you for not telling him about your feelings for him, too.

As much as your heart ached while thinking about it, you simply had to try to be a supportive friend in this situation. Even if it would most likely prove to be a challenge. Both for your heart and also to hide your dislike about this from him, since he was generally very perceptive. It was in the job description after all and he was one of the best in his field.

“So what do you say?” he interrupted your train of thought. “Will you help me?”

“Sure!” you agree, faking a smile. 

You followed him through the streets of Inazuma City walking past several restaurants and storefronts continually catching yourself getting lost in your own thoughts while he was talking. 

Your mind was way too occupied with reproaching yourself for not opening up about your feelings. Would you still be able to look him in the eyes when you soon saw him with someone else by his side? Or would you be strong enough to still be as close to him as you are now, despite your aching heart? These were questions the future you would have to eventually find answers to, but for now, you decided you should focus on helping him.

“Which restaurant would be a good option for a dinner date?” he pondered tapping his chin with his index finger.

“Well, I do like Uyuu Restaurant just across the bridge from here. But then again, it tends to be rather crowded on holidays. So maybe Kiminami Restaurant instead? And quite honestly, the food is also better there in my opinion.” you advised.

“I see. Great!” Heizou cheered writing some things down in his notebook.

“So…” he began again after he was done taking notes. “Now for the present. I have no clue what to get them, yet.”

“Well, what a lousy detective you are if you can’t even sneakily ask them about what they would want.” you teased.

He raised his eyebrow and crossed his arms in front of his chest, acting playfully offended at your remark.

“Hey now! No need to get personal! Besides, that would only be the last resort! Anyway, hypothetically speaking. Imagine I’d get you something for White Day. What present would you want?”

For Archon’s sake, did he really have to have you imagine that? Getting a present from him on White Day would be a dream come true so he could practically get you anything and you would be head over heels for him all over again. But naturally, you couldn’t just outright say that.

“I don’t think this should be about what I would want. You should consider what they could want instead.”

“Hmm. I see your point. I could just ask them directly, I suppose?” he proposed tapping his chin as if deep in thought.

“No numbnuts! That’s not something you just ask them. It’s supposed to be a surprise, you know?”

“But then it may be even more important if you could give me an idea knowing what you would want. To gather some… inspiration, basically. I have to consider all possibilities after all.” he lightly bumped his finger on your forehead and smirked slyly. “So what would you want… jewelry? books? something to decorate your home with perhaps? Or maybe–”

“I fear I may not be of much help. I genuinely wouldn’t know what I would want.” you quickly interrupted.

Aside from wishing to be the object of affection of the man in front of you. But it was probably better if you buried that hope alongside your feelings for him once and for all.

What you were dying to say to him for a long time, had died in your throat the moment he told you he was going on a date. And as much as you honestly wanted to help him with this, you couldn’t recommend him something in good faith when it made your heart painfully throb the way it did right now.

“Hmmm.” he pondered looking at the ground with crossed arms. “That’s a shame, I’d immediately know what I’d want.”

“Oh? And what would that be, Detective?” you replied cheekily, quickly trying to distract yourself from the aching feeling in your chest.

“You.”

“What?” you falter.

“Do you happen to be free later?”

“Y-you–?”, you stammered.

“I set you up? Hmm, I suppose you could say I did. Sorry about that, but I had to find something out first.” he hummed, leaning in a little closer with a smug smile before whispering in your ear. “And I’m pretty sure I connected all the dots by now, did I not, sweetheart?”

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𝐖𝐡𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐦𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐚 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫, 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐦𝐲 𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐚 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐛𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠

┊summary- oh no! they forgot about white day + the gifts they prepared for you :D

┊characters- Kaveh, Thoma, Kaeya x gn reader

┊a/n- part of white day event for @venexus HWJKWJ HOPE YOU LIKED IT

˚✧ The first thought 𝐊𝐀𝐕𝐄𝐇 had was "shit." The dramatic reaction this man had was honestly comedic, his hands immediately flew into his hair, gripping them so hard that he almost went bald, please help him, please spare some mercy

As a self proclaimed romantic person, he’s the type of friend you'd seek relationship advice from when encountering troubles....but when it comes to his own love life? Oh archons he's a lovesick wreck, heavy footsteps pacing front and back in his room at 12am while unconsciously biting his inner lips, praying to archons for a brilliant idea to pop up his bright mind

Well that obviously did not end up well, the renowned light of Kshahrewar somehow waddled his way to his lover’s embrace, shedding tears and his babbling sob stories about how busy he was to forget such an important day, all the while ugly crying plus sniffing snots, his tears leaving a wet stamp on your shirt. It's not like you'd mind though, you still love him after seeing his multiple sides, even the bad ones

As your gentle fingers combed through his tangled up hair, he reaches into his little pouch and fumble a bit before pulling out his sketchbook. Little do you know, that was his not-so secret book filled with detailed sketches and doodles of you. "I'm not sure if you'll like this but happy white day my sunshine"

˚✧ Despite 𝐊𝐀𝐄𝐘𝐀’s cool and collected demanour, he was actually trying his best to conceal his nervousness, the beads of sweat tricking down his forehead along with the slight shake of his volume when he speaks, he could only hope that you wouldn’t notice

Even after years of knowing each other and working side by side as colleagues, he still couldn’t grasp the art of remaining calm around his little crush, at least now he has a mutual understanding with Timaeus about how he feels around Ying’er, the thought sends him to ease knowing that he isn’t the only one

You on the other hand was very much the same, watching kaeya try his best to start a conversation all the while dropping a few jokes here and there, the laughs he pulled out of you sounded angelic. You didn't even notice when he placed his hand on top on yours. One glass followed by another, the both of you guys ended walking home light headed, it was mostly your blue haired companion though

What a lightweight for such a heavy guy like him, holding his right hand while supporting his body with your other arm, you somehow carried him all the way back to his house. "Wait.. I h-have something for you" he strayed away from your grasp, fumbling his pocket pulling out a shiny object. He made his way behind you and clasped on a silver necklace with an expensive looking gem in the middle, "For you my dear" turning around, you pulled him into a passionate kiss

˚✧ Poor 𝐓𝐇𝐎𝐌𝐀 was panicking right before your doorstep, he feels as if he was a teenager again, fetching his partner right before prom. The bouquet of fresh flowers in his hands felt heavy with each step he took, finally gaining courage to finally knock on your door

It feels as if you were blinded by his close eyed smile as soon as you opened your front door, "U-uhm these are for you.." handing the flowers to you as he shyly looks to the side, thanking him you leaned forward to give him a sweet old kiss on the cheek, earning a blush along with an awkward chuckle. "Are you ready love?" he held out his hand waiting for yours to entangle

The day was spent by each others side, hand in hand wandering around Inazuma City, hopping from stalls to stalls, even stopping by the teahouse to say hi to Taroumaru, laughing when he responds to your questions and affectionate head pats with a cute woof. Both of you settled down for some tea before he accompanied you back home

"Today was fun, thank you Thoma" wrapping your arms around his neck as he holds you close, the hug lasted a bit longer than it should but neither of you wanted to pull away. That day left both of you a warm fuzzy feeling in your chests, most importantly a sweet memory you both shared

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[lychniis]

⚘ — I PINE FOR YOUR LAUGHTER.

i. SYNOPSIS : there were moments of warmth and softness. you might be crazy saying this, but you might be more than a little in love with them. ( submission for the genshin impact white day event ). ( cyno / wanderer x gn ! reader )

ii. WARNING(S) : no warnings, just plain fluff save for wanderer being a slight douche ( it's wanderer ) and some swearing ( it's wanderer ). sharing one bed trope, modern ! au for cyno, scara cannot braid ( he's so bad ), hair pulling because scara cannot braid ( this is the life of bougie kids ). my submission for the genshin impact white day event and gift for @asoftspotforangels. i hope you like it!!!. NOT PROOFREAD.

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&& . cyno · ( the light flickers off ; but the tent is warm )

THERE IS LITTLE ERROR IN Cyno’s methods when it comes to camping, you learn. His judgment was reliable and his process was safe enough with a novice at his side ( he had done this countless times before, with and without you, and you try to comfort yourself with that ) and he was one of the better camping partners amongst your friends. He hardly made much of a mess or threw much of a fuss, and his presence was amicable if not distant.

“He’s alright.” you had told Kaveh when he voiced his concerns. “Cyno’s not going to leave me in the middle of the woods to fend for myself. He’s not like that. I trust him.”

You trust him.

But your hands still shake when you help him straighten out the tent ( and it feels like someone unleashed a flurry of butterflies in your stomach ), and they shake harder when a single sleeping bag is unrolled and his impassive stare trains upon it. You half assume something was wrong, that this night was a bust and an hour long trip back to Sumeru City was due.

“I forgot another one.” he states, and his brow furrows, dispelling any creeping inklings of doubt that threaten the corner of your mind. Cyno wasn’t so forgetful, so petty. He certainly wouldn’t deceive you ( right…? ).

"What?"

"I forgot another sleeping bag."

Oh...

Oh...

This was...unlike him...

“Okay…” you swallow. “I could use a blanket instead.” It's a polite offer from a friend ( because that’s what you are, you remind yourself over and over and over like a record on loop when you look at him ).In truth, the thought of sharing his heat, of his arms resting around you cocooned in a space so small — you hardly think your brain could function.

Cyno mulls over it for a moment, then another, his head tilting to the side as it always does when his thoughts fill his mind with different ideas and opinions. It was his thinking face, people state. Or his 'secretly planning a murder' face.

Finally his hands drop to his side. “Absolutely not.” he decides and there is an edge of finality in the way he speaks. The warm shade of his eyes pierce you in the spot, quietly scrutinizing you for any weak attempts of protesting. “Besides, the night is cold. I don’t want you to freeze over.”

I won’t freeze over; you’re just making excuses dammit —

He was a stubborn man, Cyno and his words were law under the ground rules of camping. It was one of his constants, something to stir up against his reliability and the safety he exudes, and after eating some canned soup and some food he brought in for dinner, you slip into the sleeping bag, with him following after.

His hair tickles the back of your neck and his breath was a warm prickle upon your chilled skin — you felt everything and nothing at the same time — from the slowly fading numbness of your fingertips, to the arm that snakes around you.

Yep, you were going to die — any second now.

“I know you feel like we’re in a tight spot right now…but I won’t do anything that would case you any distress.'' Despite the situation, the terrible joke makes you smile a bit. “Tight spot?” he tests with the driest tone in existence. “Oh wait, I think you’re smiling…you’re doing fine?”

“I'm okay.” you know you’re lying and you know Cyno can catch on to it. “I just need a moment to adapt…” 

“Are you sure — ”

Your hand moves a bit and you squirm in place till your fingers lace against Cyno’s and you let out a shaky breath. At least you could find some sense of control now and the thought makes you feel better.

Cyno lets out a strained sound as his words still and whatever sentence he was about to stutter was lost to the abyss. “You alright?” you echo his question and you feel a little bad for teasing him. But you're smiling now. You're trying not to laugh ( he'd hardly be bothered by it anyway ).

“Yeah.”

If you’d turned, you’d have seen the shy droop to his eyes and the flush on his cheeks. The flashlight lighting up the tent flickers off when your eyes grow heavy and sleep tugs at your consciousness. Cyno’s forehead pressing up against your shoulder was the last you feel when you drift off.

This is fine, you tell yourself. This is fine.

Morning is another story to deal with.

&& . wanderer · ( these hands of his ; has much to learn )

HE CURSES ONCE, twice, thrice as he combs away a few more knots, fingers bent and his brow creased. The man behind you went by the moniker ‘the wanderer’ and he refuses to peel away any more layers save for the callous courtesy and snide comments on top and that, you realize, was why you find this situation strange.

Was he a friend? Perhaps. There was an ache when you’d see him, an instinctive mix of anxiety and admiration that stems from the pit of your stomach and a place so old you doubt you remember. It was persistent, like the patter of rain and the falling of dew in the Avidya Forest, it was like grasping in the dark for a face of a voice that whispered into your ear as a babe, or the lingering warmth of a hug. 

Sometimes, he looks at you with the air of someone tired, of someone meeting an old friend . It flickers through the cracks, then it’s gone — covered up as quick as it came.

He first came to you as a stranger, his inexperienced hands teaching himself how to sew a doll and you gently guided him through. Now he teaches himself how to braid your hair, his lack of skill shining through with every absent tug and uncomfortable poke. You wince every time he swears till you pull your head away.

“Stay still!” he snaps, his frustrated grimace deepening as he steadies your shoulders and holds you in place. “Give me a moment, let me figure this out — FUCK!” he pulls on your hair again and the braid falls undone, the meager progress he made now unwinding into a mess. “Dammit.”

He leans back, indigo eyes holding back an unbridled storm as the hair tie slips onto the ground and he glowers at you. “You’re the one pulling my hair.” you snap in turn, massaging the ache in your scalp. The Wanderer wrinkles his nose.

“You’re the one who asked me to braid your hair in the first place.” 

“You could have just said ‘no’. I wasn’t forcing you!” 

He looks unimpressed, tossing the hair tie your way with a huff while the few looking over the bickering seem to bend their heads down and hide their faces. An old lady does not bother, her amusement lining her face and wrinkles as she makes for the two of you, the Wanderer glancing up with a stiff set to his jaw when he notices.

( You knew the softer parts of him, where his crassness never met the ears of the children or the elderly. You wonder why he would never treat you the same way. )

“If you two need any help, I wouldn't mind lending some advice.” she supplies and the smile she wears is brilliant and it is kind. Some of your anger eases away.

“We wouldn’t want to be a bother…but thank you.” “Nonsense.” she laughs, her eyes seeming to peer at an unspoken joke she caught on to. You do not see what she sees, with your youthful gaze. “Now you there, young man?”

The Wanderer straightens his back.

“You’re too impatient. Take your time bridging their hair. It’s no wonder you keep tangling it up. Should it get too messy, comb through the ends a few times.” you listen to her instruct him, and apart from the absent pulls, he was far gentler now, careful, almost. The elder departs and the Wanderer continues on.

His touch was soft. And it was hesitant.

“How come you’ve never learned how to braid hair before…?” you finally ask.

“How come you haven’t?”

“I always kept mine short…or my parents would do it for me. I suppose I let it grow out before I even noticed…” you let out a sheepish laugh, at how stupid you sounded, at how stupid the answer even was. The Wanderer hums, seemingly taking it in.

You catch a flash of color from the corner of your eye and you smell something sweet. He lets your hair go, now braided, its messiness and inexperienced winding covered up by flowers pinned on alongside the tie. 

You fall silent. He looks at you, his indigo eyes shadowed beneath his hat.

“It’s beautiful.” you mutter, feeling your cheeks war,.

“...Right.” he lets out a soft exhale. “Well then, since you’ve just admitted to being absolutely pathetic at basic hair care…” he pauses. “I suppose you could call me again.”

“Again…? You repeat and you smile.

His ears turn pink and you think you see a flash of sadness and of longing.

“Don’t get used to it.”

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*lies down* i hope you enjoyed this! this is the first time i wrote either of these two characters so there was so much for me to get a grasp on kjnbvbnjk. but it was still fun writing all of this down and i hope i could dip my fingers into thinking up more wanderer and cyno content some time.

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[feeblescholarmyass]

Returning the Favor

In which Alhaitham decides to spoil you on White Day

written for the Genshin Impact White Day event as a gift for @dustofthedailylife

pairings: Alhaitham x GN!reader

notes: sfw, fluff, Alhaitham being a romantic, established relationship, established friendships, blindfold, not beta read

It hadn't technically been a lie when he'd told you that he had work to do that morning. At face value, it was true. He did have work to do, just not at his job. He had made sure to get the day off. Instead, he was planning on spoiling you rotten.

What had prompted this intense desire to prove how much he cared? Valentine's Day. You, the supreme gift giver and most thoughtful romantic, had made his day one of the best in recent memory. He had always believed in fair exchange, so it was only natural that he tried to return the favor to the best of his ability.

He woke up at the same time as always, making sure not to wake you as he snuck out of your shared bed. He placed a kiss on your forehead before leaving, feeling particularly affectionate.

The first thing to do was go shopping. If he had gone any day before, he knew you would have somehow managed to find what he had bought and figure out his plans. Why did I have to fall in love with someone so good at reading me? He thought, even then knowing he wouldn't give up you or any of your qualities for the world. Even if it would make surprises a lot easier.

While out on errands, he called in a favor from Layla, your old roommate and his confidante in all matters that related to you. She promised to keep you busy until the afternoon, when everything would be ready for you.

As soon as he received the text saying you were out of the house, he returned and got to work preparing everything.

*****

You sipped at your tea, watching Layla gush about whatever astrology related project she had been working on as of late. You tried your hardest to listen, but your mind was occupied with other things.

"You know, the more you think about it, the more disappointing any results will be. Let the day be a surprise. Don't let your brain spoil things for you." Layla shook her head, playing with the twists in her hair.

"Who says I'm thinking about anything?" You replied, making her laugh.

"You should probably head home. I think Alhaitham normally gets home soon, yes?" She stood, holding out a hand for you.

She was right. As fun as the afternoon together had been, you were anxious to see your boyfriend again. You wanted to be there right when he got home so you wouldn't waste a second of your time together.

When you arrived home, you noticed that the house smelled different than normal. Nothing too out of the ordinary, but still different. You wondered briefly if Alhaitham had come home for lunch, which would explain the smell, but not the neatly organized look of the kitchen. As far as you could tell, he hadn't been home all day.

You wandered around, still searching for hints of his whereabouts when you opened your bedroom door. There he stood, messing with the fringe of the scarf he was wearing.

"So you are home," you smiled, leaning against the doorframe.

"Ah, you're back." He glanced at you, a small smile pulling at his lips. "Just in time, too. Everything has been prepared. If you would like to get changed, we're going outside."

"Oh?" You stepped past him, reaching your closet. "Alright then. Nice or cozy?"

"Either. It will only be the two of us." He took your hand and pressed a kiss to the back of your palm. "I'll be waiting outside, habibti."

You smiled and disappeared into your closet.

*****

"Almost there, habibti." Alhaitham guided you down the path, and you were nice enough to pretend like you didn't know where he was taking you already. The smell of padisarahs and the sound of the small man-made stream made guesswork easy.

"I can't believe you actually blindfolded me," you teased, squeezing his hand.

"Maybe I enjoy seeing your complete trust in me. If I wanted, I could push you into the screen and you would be soaked and then I would laugh at you."

"Ha ha, you're so funny." You stumbled, grabbing onto his arm. "Are we almost there? Much more of this and I am going to fall on my face."

"I would worry too much, I'm here to catch you if you fall."

Both of you paused. He awkwardly cleared his throat while you tried not to laugh at him.

"Alhaitham the silver tongued scholar, putting moves on his partner. Imagine what Kaveh would say." You laughed. He sighed, reaching up to remove your blindfold.

"Let's not talk about him. I want to focus on you and you alone right now." He said. Color exploded into your vision as the cloth of the blindfold fell away from your eyes.

"Alhaitham," you muttered, bringing a hand to your lips. The picture perfect picnic scene before you nearly brought tears to your eyes. "Did you do all of this?"

"Yes. I made everything myself. I tried to get all of your favorites." He led you to the blanket and sat down next to you. There had once been a day where you'd thought Alhaitham was self-centered, arrogant, and cold. You would have laughed if someone had explained this exact situation to you. Oh, how things have changed.

"Thank you, habibi. Thank you so much."

He pressed kiss to your temple, not even hiding that adorable smile he reserved for when the two of you were together. "Anything for you, my love."

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[kaelily]

❦ MY ONE AND ONLY

gn!reader, sfw, white day gift for @mixed-kester , i hope u like it <3

SHOPPING WITH KAEYA!!!

Liyue is a nation known for its abundant mines full of precious ores and its prosperous trade. the silk flower, which is a local speciality, known for its ability to produce silky-smooth fabric benefits the nation's textile industry tremendously. due to these reasons kaeya chooses the nation to be the destination for your little shopping trip.

kaeya does enjoy giving you gifts. other than physical touch and words of affirmation, gift giving is also one of his love languages. he often comes home with little trinkets or clothing items to suprise you. so, the fact that he's going to pay for everything is already established before you enter one of the well known textile shops in liyue. he's glad that the past few days spent by filling up paperwork continuously is finally worth it.

you'll hear him click his tongue in a rather disapproving tone when you stray away from the clothes you obviously like because of how expensive they are. he places them back into your hands and encourages you to try them on with a kiss while casually dismissing the employee who arrives to assist you with his smooth talk. he thinks that there is no need for someone else to help you when your lover is right there with you.

his teasing nature makes its appearance again as both of you enter the private dressing room. hands wander up and down your waist and squeeze your hips as he helps you tie up any loose strings and adjust the clothing over your body. he can't help but leave kisses on the nape of your neck and lean over, with his lips brushing the shell of your ear to praise about how good you look with a low and sultry tone to his voice.

"kae...it tickles.." you whine as he nuzzles his face further into neck to leave light kisses there while grabbing your waist to pull you more closer to him, if that was even possible.

"just a few more darling, you look too good for me to not savour you"

SIGHTSEEING WITH WANDERER!!!

After his confrontation with the traveler and gaining an anemo vision, lesser lord kusanali grants him a chance for a proper closure he truly desired and also the time to heal himself, which he utilizes by traveling across the vast nation of sumeru. he has seen all kinds of things and met all kinds of people but they hold no value when compared with you. no matter how far his journey takes him, he always returns to the loving home he shares with you, just as promised.

wanderer does remember the way you mentioned your wish of wanting to watch the sunset with him. he never understood why sunsets were mesmerizing to mortals until the lesser lord explained how they can be both romantic and healing to witness and advised him to take you out to watch them one day as a date. even though he made a snide remark about how cliché all of it was, the thought of sitting side with you to witness the nightfall did fluster him

with some much needed encouragement from the lesser lord, he shows up at your doorstep with a small picnic basket saying that he wanted to take you somewhere, eyes wandering all over the place but never making contact with yours. he holds your hand throughout the journey and tightens his grip if he feels like you're about to let go. you find yourself standing at below one of the fluorescent mushrooms in the mawtiyima forest with him when he declares that the both of you have reached the destination he desired

with the help of his vision, he gently settles you down on top of the giant mushroom and takes his place beside you to finally confess that he desired to watch the sunset with you too. a faint blush spreads across his cheeks as you lean your head on his shoulder while watching the sun slowly dissappear behind the horizon and puts his own head on top of yours in response. the evening was rather peaceful, with the occasional banter shared between the both of you which made it a rather memorable one

"tch, are you really trying to reward me for my efforts with a mere 'thank you'? his lips curl into a rather smug smirk as you slightly panic. knuckles brush against your jaw to gently lift your face up and bring you closer to him.

"how 'bout a kiss to accompany that, dove?"

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a/n: srry if this was rushed and cringey, i was a lil busy with uni stuff :(

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[kaeyas-beloved]

Rolling Fields, Dazzling Sights || Pt.2

Characters: Wanderer

Summary: Picnic Dates!!!

Genre: Fluff + Fic

CWs: gn!reader, reader has a hydro vision, jokes about throwing you and himself off a cliff, TWO swear (damn and ass), I think the picnic is a little secondary in this one I'm so sorry but I thought the idea was cute

a/n: my white day exchange gift for @serenity-ren-bliss! This is Wanderer's version, Venti's can be found here!

"Quit peaking!" a light wack to your hand makes you jump despite expecting no less of a retaliation against your transgression.

Your lover sighs, and even with your vision impaired by the piece of fabric around your eyes, you can just see the frown on his face. Still, he doesn’t say anything more, returning his hold to your arms as he continues to guide you through Sumeru’s forest.

"Are you really not leading me to my doom? You know, push me off a cliff and all that? I not only hear but smell the rushing water." It’s meant as a joke, and it is, but there’s truth to your words, and those truths make the male tense slightly. How is he supposed to surprise you when you’re over here ruining it!? Damn your Hydro vision… may Lesser Lord Kussanali grant him the patience he requires!

“You’re hearing things…there is no water….” he mumbles, gazing a little ways away. Violet eyes just barely make out the top of the wicker basket Nahida lent him, the conversation that sparked this outing playing in his head, the doubts about what he's doing following soon after. Maybe this was a bad idea?

You huff, tilting your head as if you’re looking over your shoulder at him, “yeah, I am hearing things, I’m hearing a waterfa-!”

“We’re here.” Just this once he hopes you’ll forgive him for cutting you off, his embarrassment beginning to get the better of him. Had you finished that sentence he just might’ve thrown himself off the cliff.

The blindfold is swiftly removed and any words die on your tongue, a gasp coming up instead. Your gaze roams over the display in front of you, darting between your favourite blanket that mysteriously went missing days prior, to the display laying on top, and then over to the gorgeous scenery (which did, in fact, include a waterfall). You’re stunned silent, in absolute awe.

The boy standing behind you, however, grows more and more restless, unable to read your reaction, “say something… please,” he more or less begs you, worry taking over.

You turn back to him, “it’s wonderful,” you tell him, offering a reassuring smile as you grab his hand. The two of you take a seat, shoulders bumped as you get situated. The slight touch was enough for the puppet's cheeks to tinge pink, something that didn't go unnoticed by you, but was left unsaid.

“I didn’t know exactly what you liked the most, so I just made what I see you enjoy often,” he says, reaching into the wicker. Archons, he hopes you can’t see his hand shaking.

You nearly squeal at what he pulled out, almost making him drop the food, but you were quick to help steady it. Oh, how he loved the way you smiled and how your eyes sparkled. "My favourite!" Taking it as it was offered, you took a bite, swooning at the taste, "so good... and you said you made this!? That makes it all the better!"

So much for keeping his cool. Slowly, the pink turns into a light shade of red, nothing too bad but still something tease worthy... that you spare him of. It's not totally rare to see your lover as calm as he is, but it's still a state you wish to experience more often. You have to hold onto it for as long as you can, "what else is in there?"

With how much your lover takes out of the basket you'd begun to think the thing was infinite - a concept right from a storybook. From fruits to drinks to whole-ass lunch menu items, he'd thought of everything.

"And you made this?"

"Of course."

"This too?"

"Yes?

"What about these?"

"Yes, those too- No!! How would I make Sunsettias?"

"I don't know??? Grow them???" You shrug, grabbing a finger food from the laid-out tray.

"Too much work. I thought you'd know me by now." He scoffs, munching on a sandwich. Puppets may not have to eat, but that doesn't mean he can't enjoy mortal joys. All you can do is sigh at his usual behaviour, rocking back a little while looking around the area. You have to hand it to him, he really picked the best part of the forest that showcases its dazzling sights.

As the male carries the conversation with some kind of topic (that you may or may not have caught after you started your wandering), your gaze draws back to the rushing waterfall not too far away. It only took a few seconds for the worst and best idea to come to mind. You just hope you live to apologize.

"I told Nahida that it was unnecessary. So, tell me why exactly I'm stuck doing-" a cold splash of water cuts him off, an uncharacteristic noise leaving him as the water soaks his hair and clothes. Some of the water pooled in the ridges of his hat, tipping it forward, the water soon falling onto his lap too. Maybe it was the chill or the event itself, either way, he was far too shocked to fully comprehend what just happened. It's at the barely concealed choke of laughter coming from you when everything catches up.

And, in a swift act of revenge, a gust of anemo blows in your direction, the air current close enough to the water that it sprays up, dousing you a fair amount. The same silence as before follows, but this time there's a challenging crackle, you both wearing smirks that dared the other to try something more. All it took was the slightest flinch and you were both to your feet, hurling harmless elemental attacks at one another.

Yes, the picnic that was planned was forgotten, but you're both having the time of your lives. Besides, an appetite is bound to form, and when that happens, you'll just return back, smiling and continuing to enjoy one another's company on this special day.

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[giwhiteday2023]

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[heiayen]

luck in disguise - bennett&reader (platonic)

tags: platonic, headcanons, it's more on the comedic side!! you and bennett can't catch a break but... you at least discovered something cool?

summary: ah, a funny trip to liyue with bennett, surely nothing can go wrong! right? (spoiler, it did.)

a/n: iM SO RUSTY crying emoji anyways hello!! @my-white-canvas i got you for the white day event and here's my gift for you~ i followed the prompt you gave cuz it was pretty cute and funny?? and i wish i could write more and better but 😭😭 either way i hope youll like it, have a nice day and take care muah

It started with a nice, sunny day when you and Bennett had no tasks to take care of and could go for an enjoyable trip to Liyue! Just a short trip, to visit some pretty places, eat some good food, get chased by hilichurls, fall into a waterfall…? Oh, dear. Let's go back to the beginning, shall we?

It all started when you decided to go on a trip. A longer walk with your friend was always a good thing, so you asked Bennett if he wanted to go with you. Even despite his bad luck, he was a great companion to have around! So when he agreed, you packed some food and other things you might need, and you two went off on the adventure.

It was… going, somehow. At first, it was pretty okay! You two could talk about random things, enjoying the view of Liyue… until a hilichurl attacked you. And then another one, followed by a mitachurl! Luckily, you managed to somehow defeat them without bigger problems and without losing too much stuff… Well, good for you two!

After that, you decided to set your trip goal on Qingce village. It was a relatively close place, and very pretty too, so why not? You decided to take the longer path, avoiding Wuwang Hill. Look, it's an… interesting place, to say the least, but you two had enough monsters and not-monsters to deal with, alright? Let's go, then!

The walk to the village was actually calmer than you expected, which was weird. Something had to happen soon, and Bennett tripping over air twice in the past five minutes was not it. And, well, just as you thought about it, you heard some crackles of electricity around. You looked around to see a bunch of electro cicins near you. Just how did they appear here, and from where?

It was risky to fight with them around water, especially if your companion was a very unlucky pyro vision wielder, so you decided to simply run away. Or, at least that was your plan because suddenly, you heard a yell coming from the said companion. You looked around to see what was going on, and…

Wait, where's Bennett?!

You heard water splash and a yell, but could find no Bennett around! And you still had electro cicins trying to electrocute you! Was Bennett somewhere underwater? Well, he probably was, so you had to jump in and help him! Well, maybe it was a bit dumb thing to do, but it was all panic speaking… and so you jumped. And to your surprise, you ended… in an underwater cave?

Wow. And Bennett was there, too! Sitting in the water, seemingly unharmed, just with wet clothes and his backpack. Really, this was luck in disguise that he was alright. You looked around at the cave. The cave was… surprisingly beautiful. Full of crystal ores, even some grass and flowers, the water seemed to shine, as if this cave was something more. It was as if Bennett's luck for once didn't bring only bad things! Well, your clothes are wet, and so is your stuff, but! It certainly can't get any worse.

Right?

You two decide to stay for some time in the cave, to rest and then find a way to somehow get out of it. The resting time was spent talking with Bennett, trying to save any of your stuff (you failed to do so), and sharing this one apple that somehow survived the great waterfall fall. It was nice, really nice… until you two heard some wet noises, and suddenly got attacked by a bunch of hydro slimes!

Oh dear. You can't catch a break for too long, can't you? At least Bennett had his pyro vision, so the fight wasn't too long or troublesome, and actually a good laugh when you two were safe. Really, just what else will this trip bring to you? But well, to know the answer to this question, you first need to somehow get out of this cave…

Ah, good luck with that!

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[nyeshkah]

POV: it's white day. you walk in on Zhongli decorating a surprise (? not anymore) chocolate cake for you. his shirt is holding on for dear life.

a white day gift for @ainescribe! I hope you like it 💞

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[m1shapanda]

hi can we start posting the white day fics?

yes!! in the announcement here post it mentions when you can start posting them!!^^

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[feeblescholarmyass]

Masterlist & Rules

hi! my name is ash! welcome to my blog!

minor/queer author and artist

requests: open! it may take some time for me to get to them, but I will try my best!

Fandoms I am Involved In:

Genshin Impact

Toilet-Bound Hanako-Kun

Bungou Stray Dogs (interact with most)

Vanitas no Carte / The Case Study of Vanitas

Honkai Star Rail

Genshin Impact

Headcanons

Sweet Or Sour

what would they be as a food/flavor???

Ep. Ox. Headcanons #1

(aka Sumeru boys in a poly relationship with reader headcanons)

I'll Tell You a Story Until You Fall Asleep

caregiver! multiple characters x child! reader, they tell you a bedtime story

Short Fics

Returning the Favor

Alhaitham decides to spoil you on White Day (giwhiteday2023 gift)

Conversation Hearts

You try to flirt using conversation hearts (multiple characters)

The Sun and the Moon

Alhaitham x Reader x Kaveh, comparing both to the sun and the moon

"I Learned From the Best"

doctor!reader takes care of sick!Tighnari, tooth rotting fluff and mutual pining

Long Fics

Epiphyllum Oxypetalum (wip)

Sumeru boys x reader, college au, poly relationship

Bungo Stray Dogs

One-Shots:

"To Whoever is Dicking Around on a Motorcycle in the Middle of the Night..."

Chuuya x Reader, Chuuya stays up too late toying with his motorcycle and his neighbor comes to tell him off for it

An Awful Apology

Dazai x Reader, Dazai is injured and you help patch him up (mild angst with comfort)

Long Fics

The Cutting Edge: In Double Black (wip)

skk, Olympic figure skating au, based on the movie The Cutting Edge (1992)

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[kaeyas-beloved]

Rolling Fields, Dazzling Sights

Characters: Venti

Summary: Picnic Dates!!!

Genre: Fluff + Fic

CWs: gn!reader, petnames (love, my Windblume (used more so because of the Windblume festival), alcohol

a/n: This is my white day gift for @serenity-ren-bliss! I hope you like it :D I would've written them all for you if I could... especially Pantalone because I really wanna write him and the new harbingers bUT DON'T KNOW HOW

Also, I split this into two posts because they were getting long,,, Wanderer's is here!

The bard merrily giggled as he held your hand, practically dragging you against your will further into the grasslands, the hustle and bustle of the city quieting with each step you took, "come on love! I promise nothing with happen this time! Don't you trust your darling lover at all?"

A bark of laughter threatened to leave you when you heard that. Yes, you do trust Venti with all your heart, but to deny that many of his previous outings with you led to... less-than-favourable outcomes would be a lie. Whether it was him finding trouble or trouble finding him, you were always the one saddled with tending to his injuries (or hearing him cry the blues for hours). So, it shouldn't be a surprise to any that you're feeling wary.

“Awww, don’t give me that face! Is it so wrong to do something for my Windblume during this festive season?”

You note that you're also deeply in love with the wine-loving, green-clad bard. And, to his credit, Venti always kept you safe when things went south. Therefore, it should also be to no one's astonishment that you continue to go along with him. So, with a quiet no mumbled from you, your lover resumes his journey over the rolling fields of Mondstadt with you in tow.

At first it was easy to recognize a few land points here and there. There was the hillichurl camp that never seems to disappear, then comes the clearing that has the funky-looking tree, but the longer you both walked, the less you began to know. By time you yourself were completely lost, Venti slowed to a near stop.

With a flourish only he could have, you watch as the male proclaims you've both made it to your destination, gesturing to the... ordinary greenery. Silence prevails as you step forward, taking a moment to look around - maybe you missed something? - yet finding nothing, you turn back with a raised brow.

“Uh, Venti…? What am I looking at exactly?” It's as if the very question offends him, a pout forming on the bard's face. Before he could say anything you try again, inspecting harder only to grasp as a loose straw, "is it the... the cecilias??? They're very pretty...?" Letting your voice fade away, unable to stand making a fool of yourself anymore, you let Venti give you a hint. Silently, he shoos you forward, towards the peak of the hill, his way of telling you to find out yourself.

Resisting the urge to roll your eyes, you take his prompting and take one step, then two, until you finally begin to see what he wanted to show you.

You hadn’t even realized it, but the sun was close to setting, oranges and reds painting the sky above. Just before the dead drop off of the cliff sits a lone tree, a small basket sat against the trunk. Gently picking it up, you peek inside, spotting your lover's favourite wine and an apple pie. With a little more looking there also seemed to be a favourite or two of yours tucked away as well.

The call of his name is on the tip of your tongue, questions of what this all is and why mixed in, but the feeling of arms wrapping around you quiets you down. You let him speak first, “I hope you don’t mind, but I thought a picnic would be a good way to celebrate today.” Still a little taken aback you can only stay frozen in place, watching as Venti slinks away from you, taking a seat against the tree trunk.

Plucking the wine bottle from the basket and a glass, Mond's resident alcoholic pops the cork with an ease and expertise only he could have. Just before the dark liquid falls into the glass, the mouth of the bottle is tilted in your direction, "care for a glass? There are other refreshments too, so you can say no."

Shaking your head to rid yourself of its daze, you finally take a seat beside him, reaching for your own drink, slowly sipping as you glance around. There's nothing but sky, grass and sea. "There's no danger," Venti pipes up, seeing your skepticism, "I made sure of it!" He's already pouring himself another glass, but he really can't help it, you still make him nervous no matter how much time passes.

Opting to believe him - just this once - you try and relax a little more. Ever the talkative, Venti leaps into conversation, telling you about his latest adventures as a bard, asking you if you've been up to anything recently. When your stomach decides it wants to say its opinion your lover laughed a little, digging through the basket for a snack you'd like no he is not an option. You realize the moment he holds it up to you that he didn't intend on handing it to you.

"Venti, I can feed myself..." you whine, attempting to grab it from him, yet he just leans away.

"Please? It's not a picnic date if I can't feed you at least once!" There's some back and forth before you reluctantly relent, if not only to get him to stop. And you hate to admit it, but being fed wasn't half bad.

The next hour or so continues the same, with lively chatter, good food and a wonderful view. From the corner of your eye, you see the sun has almost completely set. About to point it out, the sound of rustling cuts you off. "If I may," standing as if he hasn't drank half a bottle of wine, you watch as he steps away, lyre materializes in his hands.

Giving it a couple test notes, Venti finds it up to his standards, turning his back to the setting sun, pretty teal eyes looking right at you, "I've prepared a melody for this occasion. It would bring me great joy if you allowed me to play it for you." Speaking with the softness of flower petals, he captivated you as soon as the first word left his mouth. The breeze picks up then and you find yourself nodding easily, sinking into the tree behind you. Soon, the delicate sounds of his song take up the space, the warm colours making the moment all the more breathtaking.

As the final notes close the piece off you're quick to your feet, enveloping Venti in a hug. "That way beautiful," you whisper, kissing his cheek.

"I'm glad you liked it my Windblume," he smiles, planting his own kiss to your skin, smiling tenderly, "but we should head home now. It's getting late." Leaving you with one last kiss, Venti moves to pick up the remains of your picnic, returning to your side, his free hand finding yours.

While walking back home, you lean in close, dropping your voice so only you two could hear, even when no one else was around, "by the way, you have some jam on your nose. I didn't want to interrupt you earlier, but I thought it best to tell you now. You know, before we got back to town."

Honestly, for all the gifts you got today, his embarrassed flush was the cherry on top.

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"Hurry, hurry! The bakery's debut day is soon!"

"Already?! I thought that we have a, ah, a week yet!"

"Well obVIOUSLY YOU THOUGHT WRONG?? DO WE EVEN HAVE ANY OF THE CAKES READY??"

"...how much do we... ah, yes. Give me like, three days..."

"...I'll get the ingredients. We can get this done by then."

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"Come one come all! The desserts are ready so feel free to take the ones with your name on them--"

"Ah, so we suddenly aren't stealing them? Talk about changing your mind all the time..."

"shut up I don't want to hear anything from you of all people-- the desserts are displayed over there! feel free to ask my partner if you have any questions~"

"Oh my god you made me open the bakery with you for theft purposes and you suddenly changed your mind?! Why I am even working with you..."

"I totally have no idea what you're talking about! Gosh stop trying to ruin my imagine my beloved partner..."

"Oh my-- ...fine. Of course. Let's just get over it."

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"Literally never listening to your ideas again I am not being paid enough for this–"

"I'm not gonna listen to you whine and cry about something THAT WAS YOUR FAULT IN THE FIRST PLACE-"

"–anyways! All the orders has been taken and sent to the kitchen! It's time we prepare them!"

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[giwhiteday2023]

do we give the gifts today?

yes, yes!

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